AI coding & IDEs · A tier
OpenCode, A tier
86/100
Score reviewed
Builders who want one open-source agent in the terminal, an IDE, and on the desktop.
Open-source coding agent for the terminal, IDE, and desktop. It connects to 75+ providers and includes free models.
Best for
Builders who want one open-source agent in the terminal, an IDE, and on the desktop.
What it is
OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent for the terminal, IDE, and desktop. It works with 75+ LLM providers, including local models, and can log in with a GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT Plus/Pro account. Free models are included. Its GitHub repository has more than 218K stars.
Score breakdown
86/100, reviewed .
Weights: capability 40, ease 25, value 20, momentum 15. Momentum is the editor’s judgment. How the score works.
Pricing
Free
Starting price: $0
The agent is MIT-licensed and free to install. Free models are included. A provider key, a Copilot or ChatGPT Plus/Pro login, or OpenCode’s optional pay-as-you-go console is separate.
Dates
Released 2025 (year precision).
Added to StackPick 15 Oct 2026. Last reviewed 20 Oct 2026.
Sources
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Questions
What is OpenCode best for?
Builders who want one open-source agent in the terminal, an IDE, and on the desktop.
How much does OpenCode cost?
Free. Starting price: $0. The agent is MIT-licensed and free to install. Free models are included. A provider key, a Copilot or ChatGPT Plus/Pro login, or OpenCode’s optional pay-as-you-go console is separate.
What are alternatives to OpenCode?
Claude Code, Codex, Cline, Aider are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.